Course content

The seminar introduces the concept of security in operating system and software, and gives a brief overview of applications of cryptography. Main subjects are vulnerabilites and malicious software, and techniques for mitigating these threats.

Learning outcome

The seminar intends to give an understanding of the principles of securing a computer system. These include insight in security policies, mechanisms and vulnerabilities in operating system and software. The seminar will also give insight into methods for development and test of security in software.

Admission

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